"IA joined other associations in sending a letter to the Trump Administration urging them to block a potentially damaging action at the World Customs Organization (WCO) related to the application of taxes, Customs duties, and other Customs formalities on electronic transmissions at its December 3rd Policy Commission meeting. This action is contrary to the long-standing agreement by World Trade Organization (WTO) members not to apply customs duties to cross-border electronic transmissions and prejudices ongoing discussions at the WTO and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This action will harm U.S. goods and services exporters of all sizes in nearly every sector and threaten American jobs. The letter was sent to the Department of Homeland Security, Department of the Treasury, United States Trade Representative, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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"Washington, DC – Internet Association Vice President, Federal Government Affairs Michael Bloom issued the following statement on the passage of the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2018 (READI Act) in the Senate: “The Commerce Committee is right to study ways to modernize how emergency alerts are delivered to Americans. The internet industry commends… Read moretail right